New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Soup ladle

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1894

MediumSilver

DimensionsOverall: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)

InscribedStamped back of handle: "Sterling Hope Brothers (retailer) Pat-d. 94". Monogrammed "LEF" in conjoined script on cartouche. Back cartouche engraved "Folsom".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number87.79

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DescriptionElaborate forward bent handle with carouche above a mask; cartouche monogrammed "LEF" in conjoined script; back cartouche engraved "Folsom" and another elaborate mask where handle joins the lobed bowl.